Prologue: A Challenge Has Arrived!

July 16, 3038

"Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday, dear Mom! Happy birthday to you!"

In Hollywood, Cyrus, Rufus, Amberley, Disco Bear, and the kids gathered around to celebrate PowerPaws' 1,045th birthday. Davy said with a smile, "Happy birthday, Mom! Don't forget to blow out your candles and make a wish!"

PowerPaws giggled. She was about to blow them out when there was a knock on the door. Cyrus went over to get it, and when he opened it...there was a small card on the porch. He began to read it.

You are hereby invited to come participate in the 6th Annual Smash Brothers Tournament in Madison Square Garden in Neo-New York City. Prepare yourself as you go up against Dark Bowser, the mightiest fighter of all! Be there or be DARK!

"Eugenia," said Cyrus. "Come have a look at this."

PowerPaws came over and read the card. She said, "...an invitation to the 6th Annual Smash Tournament in Neo-New York City? Sounds suspicious...but I'm willing to enter the fight. After all, I've got experience." She gasped and continued, "Wait a minute, this event is sponsored by various companies...including the Cookieville Minimum-Security Orphanarium? Awww, how sweet."

"Hmmm, never heard of an orphanage sponsoring an event like that before. It's a non-profit organization, but I guess they're just doing it as a publicity stunt."

"Heh, whatever. So, what are you waiting for? Let's go! I'm ready to rumble!"

However, unbeknownst to them, not only they were determined to enter the competition, but they were also unaware of the trap that was waiting to snag them at the right moment...